Ski resorts in Canada
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Most ski areas Canada are located in the Rocky mountains and are considered to be absolutely snow reliable. The areas are spacious and not as overcrowded as in Europe. The lift operator often provides helpers (snow hosts) or free ski guides (guides).
A Helmets are compulsory for children does not currently apply in Canada. Because of the given hazard, helmets are absolutely useful for children.
Ski areas
Alberta
- Banff/ Sunshine, Canada's highest ski area, difficult slopes, VS device, shovel and partner required for some variants;
- Altitude: 1660–2690 m; 12 lifts, 79 kilometers of slopes; www.www.skibanff.com; www.skibig3.com;
- Lake Louise, The area at Lake Louise is one of the most famous and "most beautiful" ski areas in Canada; World cup; Talort is Banff
- Altitude: 1646–2637 m; 9 lifts, 77 kilometers of slopes; www.skibig3.com;
- Altitude: 1686–2417 m; 9 lifts, 48 kilometers of slopes; www.skimarmot.com;
British Columbia
- Whistler, Valley locations Whistler and Creekside; largest ski area in North America; at "Blackcomb" and "Whistler Mountain"; Creekside is home to the 2010 Olympic Downhill;
- Altitude: 653–2284 m; 38 lifts, 226 kilometers of slopes; www.tourismwhistler.com;
- Big White;
- Altitude: 1508-2319m; 16 lifts, 85 kilometers of slopes; www.bigwhite.com;
- Silver Star, partly very difficult slopes in aisles and gullies;
- Altitude: 1155–1915 m; 11 lifts, 91 kilometers of slopes; www.skisilverstar.com;
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Altitude: 1255–2152 m; 12 lifts, 40 kilometers of slopes; www.sunpeaksresort.com
Quebec
Québec's ski areas are located in the Laurentine Mountains, a low mountain range. Due to the cold winters and their location relative to the Great Lakes, however, they are absolutely snow-sure.
- Altitude: 230–875 m, 12 lifts; www.tremblant.ca
- Camp Fortune;
- Mont Cascades;
- 5 lifts; www.montcascades.ca/
literature
Web links
- Ski resorts in Canada at wikipedia / en
